Tag: politics
FDA nominee Gottlieb warns about opioid crisis
During his confirmation hearing, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a physician and the nominee for head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), warned senators about...
Senate overwhelmingly passes 21st Century Cures Act
The Senate passed much-needed health care legislation on Wednesday that will provide $1 billion in funding for the prevention and treatment of opioid addiction....
Big Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis: shattering a false framework
A swelling sentiment against pharmaceutical companies and their role in a nationwide opioid epidemic continues to gain traction. “The opioid community needed much more accurate...